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9/17/2013

This essay from Lapham's Quarterly examines the concept of "otherness" and the societal tendency to categorize individuals as either insiders or outsiders. The author delves into history, literature, and personal experiences to explore the ways in which people have been labeled and ostracized throughout time. The essay discusses the detrimental effects of othering, including the perpetuation of stereotypes and prejudice. It calls for a rejection of such categorizations and a recognition of our shared humanity. The author emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding in order to bridge the divide between "us" and "them" and create a more inclusive society.

cultural assimilation ꞏ social conformity ꞏ social inclusion ꞏ social justice ꞏ sociology ꞏ belonging ꞏ subcultures ꞏ cultural heritage ꞏ cultural anthropology ꞏ social relationships ꞏ social interaction ꞏ society ꞏ cultural norms ꞏ social psychology ꞏ individualism ꞏ community ꞏ identity ꞏ social change ꞏ socialization ꞏ social cohesion ꞏ societal values ꞏ acceptance ꞏ cultural evolution ꞏ group dynamics ꞏ cultural diversity ꞏ cultural understanding ꞏ cultural integration ꞏ social boundaries ꞏ social unity ꞏ outcasts ꞏ societal expectations ꞏ conformity ꞏ social exclusion ꞏ cultural theory ꞏ cultural expressions ꞏ cultural boundaries ꞏ human behavior ꞏ social identity ꞏ human nature ꞏ marginalized ꞏ cultural significance ꞏ cultural values ꞏ counterculture ꞏ social order ꞏ social norms ꞏ cultural identity ꞏ social hierarchy